The current Tocco Foods began
in 1985 by Anthony & Pete Tocco, Peter “Uncle Pete”
Guiffrida and Frank Tocco, Anthony & Pete’s father. But
the family roots in the food business goes back to the late 1800’s,
where Frank Tocco’s grandfather, Leonardo Tocco was a fisherman
in Terrasini, Sicily. Leonardo’s son, Anthony “Nino”
Tocco came to America in 1905 and began selling seafood during the
1920’s around the Carr & Cass area. He used a cart in
the beginning and later got a horse and wagon until finally he used
a truck. Anthony’s wife Sarah handled the business in the
store, which was located in the area now occupied by the Convention
Center.

The family’s involvement in the foodservice business continued in
the 1960’s when Frank and his brothers operated Tocco
Brothers Seafood. Uncle Pete, Frank’s brother-in-law, began
his career with them, as a driver and warehouse worker. Anthony
& Pete began their career working for several companies on produce
row.

In 1985, the father, sons & brother-in law decided
to put their years of experience and knowledge into their own business,
along with Cookie, Frank’s wife. Handling the office duties
the current Tocco Foods was established.

Here is Frank Tocco, Anthony & Pete’s father.

Tocco Foods began specializing in pizzerias and Italian restaurants,
but over the years they have expanded to a full-service foodservice
distributor. In 1999, Tocco Foods added a 20,000 sq ft addition.
Tocco Foods is proud to service businesses in a approx 40 mile radius
of the warehouse. We may not service the largest area, but we offer
the highest level of service in our area.

In 2003, in an attempt to make solid our purchasing power and selection
of products, Tocco Foods joined the Buonamici buying group. Belonging
to Buonamici allows us the ability to compete with the larger distributors
without giving up the advantages of a small family operated business.

During all of the years and changes, the one constant has always
been to carry the finest quality products and offer the best service
at a fair and constant price, this is not a motto or mission statement,
but way of life at Tocco Foods.

We welcome you to our website and invite you to inquire about
becoming our newest satisfied customer.

Ciao !!

The founder’s and owners of Tocco Foods L-R; Anthony
Tocco; Peter “Uncle Pete” Guiffrida; Pete Tocco getting
together at a family wedding.